Growth Mindset Unlocked: A Personal Blueprint for Transformation

“Change the way you look at things and the things you look at change.” – Wayne Dyer

Do you believe that you have the ability to grow and change beyond your current capabilities? Do you believe that others have the …

By Ivy Exec
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Building Skills in AI: My Summer Internship at E-Strategy

Ethan Wang, COL ’26, Naperville, IL

This past summer, I was fortunate to complete an internship with E-Strategy International Inc. as a Software Engineer Intern, supported by funding from Penn Career Services. The internship, based in Hoboken, NJ, lasted nine …

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Effective Ways to Answer “Why Should We Hire You?”

Ahh yes, the question that seems unassuming, but should be given some real thought and appreciation. When you focus on one compelling reason — grounded in the organization’s stated needs within the vacant role and delivered with confidence — you …

By Brendan Kennedy
Brendan Kennedy Associate Director, Wharton Undergrad
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My Summer Experience in the Weissman Lab

Margaret Hu, COL ’28, Richmond Hill, Ontario

Even before coming to Penn, I was extremely interested in immunology and vaccine development. When I saw that Penn’s own researcher, Dr. Weissman was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in …

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How to Answer: ‘Tell Me About Yourself’

Interviews often begin with one question that sets the tone for everything that follows. In fact, 93% of hiring managers ask candidates “Tell me about yourself”, making it the most common interview question.

That means your answer is not just …

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Vault Guides

Practice Perspectives is the insider’s guide to what it’s really like to practice at the nation’s top law firms. This …

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Conflict Resolution Foundations

In this course, negotiation and leadership coach Lisa Gates shares the secrets of effective conflict resolution and reveals simple, repeatable…

21 Opportunities for Better Networking

Most networking advice you hear hasn’t been updated for our modern, social, interconnected world. In this course, networking expert JaMarr…

How to Network When You Don’t Like Networking

You don’t have to be an extrovert to be good at networking, and you don’t have to be fake. In…

Building a Diverse Professional Network

A diverse network of people with different interests and experiences can help you succeed in your career and in life.…

Professional Networking for Career Starters

Connect to opportunity. Learn how to build and engage a network when you’re just starting out in your career. Jayla…

Writing a Cover Letter

Taught by Jenny Foss
Cover letters matter. When done right, they spell out clearly who you are, what you have to offer, and—most importantly—why…

Disruptive Technologies Case Studies for Business Leaders

Taught by Haiyan Wang
Google’s CEO has called AI more profound than fire or electricity. We are in the middle of a technology revolution.…

Think Faster, Talk Smarter: Master Impromptu Speaking

Taught by Next Big Idea Club
Public speaking is a big fear for many people, but off-the-cuff speaking—when you’re put on the spot—can be just as…

Nano Tips To Improve Adaptability and Flexibility with Lorraine K. Lee

Taught by Lorraine K. Lee
Welcome to our Nano Tips series, where LinkedIn Learning creators deliver impactful lessons in literally seconds. In this course, keynote…

Script Writing for Business Videos

Taught by Amy DeLouise
Content creators are producing more reality-based videos than ever before. Nonfiction videos can promote brands, advocacy, fundraising, training, and even…

Managing Stress

Taught by Mariel Buqué
In this course, Dr. Mariel Buqué helps you to understand what stress is, positive versus detrimental stress, and the relationship…

On Creativity: John Cleese on “Design Better”

Taught by Design Better
The legendary John Cleese—of Monty Python, Fawlty Towers, and more—is no stranger to creativity. In this course adapted from the…

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